A Leading Industrial Distributor in Europe: Rolling Out a Multi-Module Cornerstone Suite Across DACH
A leading industrial distributor in Europe turned to ACT-ON GERMANY to support the rollout of a multi-module Cornerstone OnDemand suite across the DACH region, covering Learning, Performance, and Talent Management.
The goal: modernize HR processes, integrate existing systems, and provide scalable tools to support employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
THE NEED: MODERNIZING HR PROCESSES ACROSS LEARNING, PERFORMANCE, AND TALENT
The client aimed to deploy an integrated Cornerstone OnDemand environment across the DACH region while addressing both regional requirements and existing system dependencies.
The project focused on several areas:
- Implement Learning, Performance, and Talent Management within a modular approach
- Adapt the configuration to local requirements in Germany
- Integrate Cornerstone with SAP, Microsoft Teams, and existing authentication systems
- Establish workflows and tools for employee development, performance tracking, and succession planning
- Ensure role-based access and processes aligned with local Works Council and privacy requirements
- Enable HR teams to manage the solution effectively
OUR RESPONSE: A MODULAR CORNERSTONE IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS THREE HR DOMAINS
ACT-ON GERMANY supported the client with the implementation and configuration of the Cornerstone suite, combining functional design, technical integration, governance, and user enablement.
Actions taken:
- Modular implementation strategy with localized configuration for Germany
- Learning module: SAP and Microsoft Teams integration, approval workflows, and training templates
- Performance module: dedicated workflows for employees and managers, competency models, and development plans
- Talent module – Succession: templates, metrics, and dashboards
- Technical foundations: SSO setup, SAP interface, and user and organizational data feed integration
- Governance and training: role-based access, German-language administrator enablement, and ongoing campaign support
CLIENT BENEFITS: GREATER VISIBILITY, GOVERNANCE, AND REGIONAL FLEXIBILITY
The rollout provides the client with an integrated environment for managing learning, performance, and succession processes across the DACH region.
The main benefits:
- End-to-end visibility across learning, performance, and succession data to support decision-making
- More efficient governance through role-based security and automated data flows
- Compliance-ready processes aligned with local Works Council and privacy standards
- Scalable operations combining regional flexibility with integrations designed to support future needs
- Greater autonomy for HR teams through German-language enablement and practical toolkits
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